By Donna Wood, OHM Staff Isolation, quarantine, stay at home. These terms are being used a lot these days, as authorities try to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19 that’s sweeping the United States and the rest of the world. These words are not the same, although they ... Read More »
Three important facts to know about measles. By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1,203 measles cases nationwide as of August 15, 2019. This number of cases is the highest report since 2000 the year measles was declared eliminated in the United ... Read More »
By Casey Spartz, CRADC Kansas City Outpatient Program Manager DeLoris Robinson, LPN Medication Treatment Services Care Coordinator Heartland Center for Behavioral Change Kansas City, like so many other cities has found that it is not immune to the opioid crisis. Heroin and opiate overdoses are increasing in Kansas City with ... Read More »
American Heart Association Many people have high blood pressure (HBP) for years without knowing it. Generally, there are no symptoms, but when elevated blood pressure goes untreated, it can damage arteries and vital organs throughout your body. That’s why it is often called the “silent killer,” because it can cause ... Read More »
Three Steps to Save a Life By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 25,000 lives have been saved using naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses between 1996 and 2014. Because naloxone effectively reduces mortality (death), pharmacies nationwide can provide it to anyone ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD, BCPS Before the landmark 1964 Surgeon General report brought awareness to the detrimental effects of cigarettes, more than 40% of American adults were addicted to smoking. Today, the Surgeon General is not only addressing the health concerns of adults who smoke traditional cigarettes, but also ... Read More »
Learn how patient-centered care plays a vital role. x “Addressing the “whole person’s” health is essential for positive health outcomes and cost-effective care.” Integrated Care combines physical, mental and behavioral care in one setting. There are many ways to integrate care, and it may go by different names such as ... Read More »
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention and Recovery x Kansas City is moving closer towards a collaborative system of care to bridge the gaps and streamline delivery of care. In the Kansas City area, there are strong networks of support for individuals with substance use disorder that spans from detox to treatment ... Read More »
What you don’t know may surprise you. Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT By Patricia Elliott, M.Ed, RHIT Health Information Management and Coding Program Coordinator Coding Specialist Certificate Program MCCKC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute Have you ever wondered what the coded numbers and letters are on your doctor’s bill, hospital statement or ... Read More »
You might have heard the term “precision medicine” and wondered what it means. Precision medicine looks at and addresses unique disease risks and helps your medical provider prescribe the appropriate and best treatment. In healthcare systems, this is also called personalized medicine, which is an approach for protecting health and ... Read More »
